The Six Ps: 2002 A "Renaissance Year" for CLM.(Council of Logistics Management)(Brief Article)

Publication: World Trade

Publication Date: 01-SEP-02

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As the 2002 president of the Council of Logistics Management, I stepped into a unique role in CLM history. George Gecowets, the Council's leader since 1970, had just retired; aria McIntyre, a staff member since 1974, was the new executive vice president; the depressed economy was having a serious negative impact on membership and conference attendance after years of unprecedented growth; and "Nine-Eleven" only exacerbated the problem. CLM made some tough decisions, including going forward with the annual conference, and ended the year with only a few scratches and the respect of its members for making some positive changes. That's...

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